This morning in chapel, Dr. J. R. Gilhooly, Professor of Philosophy and Theology at Cedarville University, preached through 1 John 2.Family RulesIn this passage, John addresses his readers as “my little children” because they are new in the family of God, and he’s about to give them rules. Every family has specific rules they follow. By watching the way someone acts, you can often tell what family they come from. When John tells us how to act, he’s telling us what it is to be a member of God’s family.John is clear that he’s not saying this so you can sin. God loves you so much that He doesn’t accept you for exactly how you are. Instead, He takes you and puts you into a family with distinct rules. If someone says they follow God but doesn’t follow the family rules, it’s understandable to question if they actually belong.Jesus Christ, Our AdvocateHowever, if you break the rules, it doesn’t mean you are cut off from the family. When a son is told by his father, “That’s not the way we behave in this family,” he never thinks he is no longer a part of the family. He’s just a member who is misrepresenting the family. We obey not so that we belong to the family but because we belong. When we sin, we have an Advocate — Jesus Christ — and He is the propitiation for our sins.Growing in Maturity In order to become part of the family, you don’t have to do a lot of difficult, complicated things. God has given a simple command: to believe and obey the Gospel. When you follow that command, you are made into a new person. You then are expected to grow.Christian maturity is like growing from a child into an adult. You don’t find the same jokes funny anymore. You don’t spend your time the same way. And you grow in your ability to follow Christ.Don’t think there’s an expectation that you’ll mess up a lot because you’re young. If you’re a Christian, you are to act by your Father’s name, no matter how long you’ve been saved. There’s a pattern already laid out for you to follow, and it’s not burdensome. The command He gives is simple, and the yoke He gives is light. Walk as He walked! This doesn’t mean that every decision you make will feel easy. That’s why God has given you a lot of older brothers and sisters in Christ to help you and counsel you.So, as you follow the Father who chose you, lean into the other family members He has given you and rest in the knowledge that you belong.

This morning in chapel, Dr. J. R. Gilhooly, Professor of Philosophy and Theology at Cedarville University, preached through 1 John 2. Family Rules In this passage, John addresses his readers as “my little children” because they are new in the family of God, and he’s about to give them rules. Every family has specific rules they follow. By watching the way someone acts, you can often tell what family they come from. When John tells us how to act, he’s telling us what it is to be a member of God’s family. John is clear that he’s not saying this so you can sin. God loves you so much that He doesn’t accept you for exactly how you are. Instead, He takes you and puts you into a family with distinct rules. If someone says they follow God but doesn’t follow the family rules, it’s understandable to question if they actually belong. Jesus Christ, Our Advocate However, if you break the rules, it doesn’t mean you are cut off from the family. When a son is told by his father, “That’s not the way we behave in this family,” he never thinks he is no longer a part of the family. He’s just a member who is misrepresenting the family. We obey not so that we belong to the family but because we belong. When we sin, we have an Advocate — Jesus Christ — and He is the propitiation for our sins. Growing in Maturity In order to become part of the family, you don’t have to do a lot of difficult, complicated things. God has given a simple command: to believe and obey the Gospel. When you follow that command, you are made into a new person. You then are expected to grow. Christian maturity is like growing from a child into an adult. You don’t find the same jokes funny anymore. You don’t spend your time the same way. And you grow in your ability to follow Christ. Don’t think there’s an expectation that you’ll mess up a lot because you’re young. If you’re a Christian, you are to act by your Father’s name, no matter how long you’ve been saved. There’s a pattern already laid out for you to follow, and it’s not burdensome. The command He gives is simple, and the yoke He gives is light. Walk as He walked! This doesn’t mean that every decision you make will feel easy. That’s why God has given you a lot of older brothers and sisters in Christ to help you and counsel you. So, as you follow the Father who chose you, lean into the other family members He has given you and rest in the knowledge that you belong.

Walking in the Light: Obedience and Love - 1 John 2:1-6

Today's chapel speaker is Nathan Lino, lead pastor at Northeast Houston Baptist Church in Humble, Texas.  Pastor Lino encourages us to love God fully, and give him our minds, hearts, and bodies.

Today's chapel speaker is Nathan Lino, lead pastor at Northeast Houston Baptist Church in Humble, Texas. Pastor Lino encourages us to love God fully, and give him our minds, hearts, and bodies.

Love God and Give Him Your Life - Mark 12:13-17

Pastor Steve DeWitt, preaching from 2 Corinthians 4:4-6, shares that everything that is beautiful and awesome in the world is designed by God to point to the glory of Christ.

The Beauty of Christ

Student Government Association chaplain, Campbell Bortel, exorts us to take heed of the traps of our past sin, and the promises of God lest we fall deeper into sin.

SGA Chapel - 9/14/2018

Dave Vance, lead pastor at Crossroads Community Church in West Mansfield, Ohio encourages us to not allow what is holy to become common.  His texts are 2 Samuel 6:1-14 and 1 Peter 1:13-21.

Dave Vance, lead pastor at Crossroads Community Church in West Mansfield, Ohio encourages us to not allow what is holy to become common. His texts are 2 Samuel 6:1-14 and 1 Peter 1:13-21.

Uncommon

Speaking from Romans 1, Dr. Jason Allen impresses upon us our responsibility to be bold witnesses when it comes to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  Dr. Allen serves as president of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, MO.

Speaking from Romans 1, Dr. Jason Allen impresses upon us our responsibility to be bold witnesses when it comes to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Dr. Allen serves as president of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, MO.

Not Ashamed

Dr. Jeremy Kimble serves as Assistant Professor of Theology at Cedarville University.  Speaking from Luke 12:13-34, he asks us to consider how being a Christian affects our view of money and possessions.

Dr. Jeremy Kimble serves as Assistant Professor of Theology at Cedarville University. Speaking from Luke 12:13-34, he asks us to consider how being a Christian affects our view of money and possessions.

Be Rich Toward God

Today's speaker is Dr. Thomas White, president of  Cedarville University.  Dr. White shares from Ephesians 1:3-14 that we begin with a debt that we cannot pay, and end with an inheritance that we do not deserve.

Today's speaker is Dr. Thomas White, president of Cedarville University. Dr. White shares from Ephesians 1:3-14 that we begin with a debt that we cannot pay, and end with an inheritance that we do not deserve.

ID:  We Are In Christ - Part 2

Today's chapel is led by Cedarville University's Senior Class.  Class chaplain, Ray Tiell, shares that the righteousness to which we have been called displays the righteousness of God, both encouraging the saint, and challenging the sinner.

Today's chapel is led by Cedarville University's Senior Class. Class chaplain, Ray Tiell, shares that the righteousness to which we have been called displays the righteousness of God, both encouraging the saint, and challenging the sinner.

Senior Class Chapel - 9/7/2018

Listen as Pastor Brian White challenges us to trust God and follow His ways, rather than following a man-centered path.

The Divergence of Life

Jason Elam, former NFL placekicker, gives his testimony, and shares that we are chosen by God and equipped for His purpose.

Chosen by God and Equipped for His Purpose

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